Juhani Pallasmaa (born 1936) is a Finnish architect, professor, and theorist known for his human-centered approach to architecture. Emphasizing sensory experience, he critiques the dominance of visual aesthetics in modern design. His influential book, The Eyes of the Skin (1996), argues for a multi-sensory understanding of space, highlighting touch, sound, and materiality. Pallasmaa has designed cultural buildings, exhibitions, and furniture, blending Nordic tradition with phenomenology. A former director of the Museum of Finnish Architecture, his work and writings continue to shape architectural theory, influencing generations of architects to create more immersive and meaningful environments.